[Elsie]

What I do know is that I have studied polygyny with intent, and I have found it was widespread in the Old Testament with many of the patriarchs having multiple wives.

Again, this is true, but it was NOT the way GOD had designed it; but how man had distorted it.

Much like divorce (which the Book tells us that GOD hates) it was PERMITTED, but I've NEVER found it endorsed.

[baberean]

So, if we use your point, then I am supposing you can tell me where in the Bible it says, “God hates polygyny.”

You are very right, he does hate divorce, but that is never said about polygyny. In fact, you are expecting me to take your word over God’s when you say that “it was NOT the way GOD had designed it; but how man had distorted it.” In the absence of scripture reference, your point is not one I will debate.

Regarding God endorsing it, I have already given you one example. See http://biblicalpolygyny.com/wiki/index.php?title=Endorsed_by_God for more.